How big a tank do your parrot cichlids really need? The short answer is, probably a lot bigger than you imagined. If you search online, you will find guidelines and rules of thumb online like “10 gallons per fish” or “1 inch of fish per gallon.” Those are all quite helpful, as far as they go. But I would consider …
Why is my Parrot Fish losing color?
Parrot Cichlids can turn pale as a ghost in a very short time. Why do they lose their color? Unfortunately this isn’t one of those questions with a simple answer. Sometimes it is an indication that they are ill, but it is just as likely to happen when they are spawning, frightened, feeling shy or even depressed! This doesn’t make …
Why is my Parrot Cichlid turning black?
When we buy blood parrot cichlids, they are mostly bright orange or red – thus the name “Blood Parrot” – so it is natural to think they will always stay that way. But all cichlids commonly undergo color changes during their lives so it is that ours will as well. Some color changes are permanent, and some are temporary. The …
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I just had a conversation with a fellow Parrot Cichlid keeper about the presence of blue Parrot Cichlids in a video we saw. He made mention of how he obtained one–within the last month–from a independent LFS in Pennsylvania: This raised many questions with me, and I’m sure it does the same with many of you. Seeing how sale of …
8yo BP right side swelling
Hi all, im looking for some guidance please for my 8-9 year old BP. All water parameters are all good and have always been that way through the years. The tank is around 150 litres which i know is a minimum for a single BP. Oversized filtration and weekly water changes keep water quality good. There has been a slowly …
Please help protrusion/bulge on one side of chichlid
I rescued my chichlid when she was 14yrs old she is now 17 yrs young. She has developed a protusion on the side of her body which I thought was caused by constipation. I have stopped feeding her for 4 days now and have introduced peeled cooked peas I have also put 1tsp of epsom salt per 10g have a …
Mood Lighting: Curbing Violence With A Flick of a Switch!
After a major upgrade of the situation of my current tank, I was awoken around midnight by the sound of a loud “splash”, prompting me to switch on the room’s lights in expectation of finding one of the tank’s inhabitants having jumped-out, and possibly lying in a spot that would be difficult to reach. But to my surprise, no… All …
Large Red Parrot Tank Bottom and Cave Ideas?
Hi! I recently took on some large (8-9″) red parrots and want to create some places for them to hide. Does anybody have any ideas on what can be used for large caves? There isn’t much in the 125 gallon tank they’re currently in and I want to keep things as minimalistic as possible (avoiding giant rocks or landscaping that …